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Headline: Toyota Loses Money For The First Time Since 1941.
That about says it all.... And it says a lot!
I thought Toyota has been the biggest of the Big three for a while now. Why do we still call GM/Ford/Chrysler the "big three"?
But I'll probably buy a Toyota again. They just have an edge on the rest of them.
I bought the Impala for $3,000 less than the Camry with a 40,000 mile longer powertrain warranty.
I live in the country where the nearest Toyota dealer is in the next state and I can get parts and service on a Chevrolet around the corner.
I found the Impala had the fewest issues, got as good or better fuel mileage and had much more power for the mountains.
Once again, a good thing. I've hardly needed parts and service for my Honda. The first set of front brake discs with 2nd set of pads at 97K miles (we have long and tough winters with plenty of road salt) and a catalytic converter at 92K miles (bad luck there). So other than lubes and filters, a mere $800 in almost ten years...not bad. Ooops, I forgot those front and rear stabilizer links that I recently replaced...so add another $200.
We won't talk about that domestic car I once bought. It was my first new car (I gave then a chance)...and also my last.
I saw a business report on the BYD car. Their trademark is close to BMW, I wonder how long it will be till their quality is the same.
The ZAP is another great car which will be built in Kentucky by non-union workers. Watt ! That is right by non-union workers. It will be interesting to see if it can pull a bass boat.
How come the Government is not supporting the innovative electric car businesses of Silicon Valley ? Californians love their cars and are leaders of future trends, one would think the US would reward the producers of society with a successful business plan since the government is in the car business.
Personally I'm waiting for the really good electric cars to come out. I'm watching a Chinese BYD ad that is totally electric. $23,000 with a 60 mile range. Available now.
Every manufacturer in every country makes bad vehicles sometimes but that is no reason to write off an entire country.
Whatever works for you. The bottom line is minimal cost per mile.
And I think when one looks at the big picture, the answer is quite clear.
THE ANSWER IS QUITE CLEAR.
GlobalRider,
That's an interesting avatar for someone singing the praises of japanese cars.